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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,297.86 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,297.86 and 454.86 is: 681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,297.86 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,297.86 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,297.86 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 590,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,344.60/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.42

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